Tuesday 7 April 2015

Sundarakandam !! 2. Rathrou Lanka Pravesha: / Hanuman's arrival in the city of Lanka !!

 
 
Jai Sriman Narayana !!
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Sa Sagaram Anadhrishyam Athikramya Mahabala: |
Thrikooda Shikarey Lanka Sthitham Swasyo Dhadharsha: ||
Thatha:  Padhapa Mukthena Pushpa Varshena Veeryavan |
Abhivrushta: Sthithasthram Babhou Pushpamayo Yatha ||
Yojananam Shatham Srimasthirthvapiyauththamavikrama : |
 Ani: Swasan Kapisthathra Na Glanimadhigacchathi ||
Shathanyaham Yojananam Krameyam Subahunyapi |
Kim Puna: Sagarasyantham Sankhyatham Shathayojanam ||
Sa Thu Veeryavatham Shreshta: Plavathamapi Choththama: |
Jagam Vegavan Lanka Lankhayithva Mahodhadhim ||
 
The valiant Hanuman crossed the enormous ocean and observed the city of Lanka located on the peak of Thrikooda.  The powerful Hanuman stood with the heap of flowers on his body, after crossing the hundred Yojana across the vast ocean; he remained enthusiastic without any weariness.  He moved through the woods of fresh fragrances, lawns and hills and stood on the top of the hill closely watching the woods and gardens located in the city of Lanka.  The fearless Hanuman witnessed numerous woods, Saralan/ pine, Karnikaras, Kharjura/date palm, fully blossomed Priyalas, muchulindas/lemon,Kudajan/wild jasmine, Ketaka/mogra, Priyangun/long pepper full of alluring fragrances, Kadamba, Bananas, Asana, Kovidara, Karavira, fully blossomed trees hanging down to earth with the heaviness of its flowers and buds, birds were flying on top of it and the bunch of flowers were moving in gentle breeze, wells, ponds and streams were filled with duck and swan, and numerous pleasure gardens were crammed with attractive fruits and flowers.  The glorious city of Lanka had the resemblance of heaven, the abode of deities.  It was embellished with various alluring flowers of lotuses and water-lilies, it was well guarded by the dreadful demons around the huge golden wall, it has gigantic mansions and its royal pathways were decorated with flags.  Hanuman observed the attractive city of Lanka ruled by King Ravana, which was constructed by Vishwakarma,  it has striking huge buildings located on the mountain, gave out an appearance of floating in the sky; his imagination ran wild about the beautiful city with its stunning enclosures, archways, mansions etc… and arrived at the northern gate.  The city of Lanka has the resemblance of Mount Kailas, it has attractive mansions guarded by the alarming demons and serpents like the city of Bhogavathi, it was incomparable beautiful city of Lord Kubera in earlier days, it was well secured by the appalling demons and serpents of sharp teeth with fierce weapons on their hands, Hanuman realized the valor and deviousness of Ravana after witnessing the powerful protection measures  in the city of Lanka, which was impossible to conquer for Vanaras or deities.  Hanuman immersed in various thoughts and wondered what Rama with mighty arms would do after crossing the unfathomable ocean; definitely it will be a difficult task to persuade the monstrous demons or battle against them and only four Vanaras can cross the mighty ocean which was himself, Vali, Nila and Sugriva.   Hanuman, who always thinks of the welfare of Rama decided to find Goddess Sita, daughter of King Janaka, thought that it will be impossible to enter the city of Lanka which is guarded by dreadful demons who possessed great extraordinary prowess.  He looked at the glorious city of Lanka which is impossible to conquer even by the deities or demons, decided to enter the city with his small form during the dark hours.  Hanuman engaged in various thoughts like how can I search for Sita, daughter of Janaka without the knowledge of dreadful demons? How can I execute the task of Rama without destroying it? How can I meet Sita without the awareness of demons? A messenger with unsteady and unclear mind in a wrong place and time would destroy the task, just like the daylight removes the darkness.  An intelligent messenger with the persistent thought of gain or loss will not shine, a messenger praised abundantly by the scholarly will not perform the task well due to arrogance, and therefore how can I perform the task without destroying it? How can I keep my mind out of dreariness? How can I perform the task without risking crossing of ocean? If I have found by the demons, all those tasks of Rama will definitely go waste.  It seems to be impossible to enter the city of Lanka even in the form of a demon and even the wind cannot enter without the knowledge of Rakshasas.  Hanuman thought it would be difficult for him to remain in original form, decided to assume a small form and enter into the city of Lanka in the dark hours, by conducting meticulous search in the mansions of Ravana would help to find Sita, and waited until the nightfall.  He reduced his body size into a cat and entered into the path ways of the beautiful city, observed the stunning huge mansions decked with crystals, gold and pearls, with golden pillars and windows, which has the resemblance of city of Gandharvas.  The mansions of demons were decked with precious gems and pearls, golden archways and the streets were well decorated.  After witnessing the grandeur of the City of Lanka ruled by Ravana, its fame and magnificent mansions of expensive materials and gems and it was guarded by appalling demons Hanuman became gloomy thinking of weak prospect of capturing the powerful city of Lanka, but he was happy and eager to meet Sita.  Gradually moon rose in the sky with thousands of lights as though assisting Hanuman in performing the task of Rama, it was like a swan swimming on the lake of gleaming lights.
 
Jai Sriman Narayana !!